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T840 RHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 85,884 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 85,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) insecure both (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,521 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,805 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,095 miles

o/s and n/s sill panels starting to corrode at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,172 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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T840 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T840 RHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T840 RHJ registered?

T840 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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